Miss the dome? Relive it from home!
Remember the good old days of dome ball? You know, when masks were only worn to keep balls out of your face (that Sarvey loves to slide, doesn't he?). Over ten months ago, Gary Bingner was trying out a new Go Pro, which he attached to the back screen and let it run, uninterrupted, for over 20 minutes. (Just so you know, this isn't one of those high production value quick-cut videos. It's just a little window into our world...before the world went crazy. It seems so quaint now. The lack of social distancing. The maskless innocence. The occasional use of casual profanity. Those were the days. Enjoy!
Let's Play Domeball
Rosters have been set, and we're ready for Domeball 2020! The first of three planned sessions will begin on Tuesday, November 10th and end on Thursday, December 17th. We will not be hosting any tournaments or events, such as our annual holiday party this year.
For players new to domeball, Here are directions to the dome, and Here is information about how we manage the season. Also, please review the Domeball Rules right away. We'll be using the summer COVID-19 rule modifications!
Batting practice begins at 8 a.m. and the first pitch of the new season will fly promptly at 8:30.
Please note: If our season is shortened because of changing pandemic conditions, we will provide pro-rated refunds.
Our COVID protocol will be the same as Summer ball. The entire West Metro COVID-19 Protocol is available on the league website HERE
Here are some important notes and additions, needed because we will be playing indoors.
· Masks will again be required at all times. We will be monitoring to ensure that this is followed even more closely than it was during the summer/fall season.
· We will have separate dugout/bench areas for both teams.
· Arriving players must stay away from the bench areas.
· Base-running and other specific Domeball rules have been published.
Breaking News! (Well, slightly old news now, but still important...)
West Metro's Jim Nielsen and his COVID story were featured 7/24 on WCCO TV Sports!
Head here to watch the story...
Head here to watch the story...
Game Day Reminders
The Weather Stone - TEXT ALERTS HAVE RETURNED!
To get weather alerts to you quickly and conveniently, the weather stone will be back in use on the league website and the West Metro Facebook page. We have never called games during the Domeball season, but as a precaution, whenever the fields may be unplayable or the weather unbearable, we’ll try to have alerts posted and sent via email, Text Message, Facebook and the WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger alert systems by 7:45 a.m. If it’s an “Iffy” day, everyone in the league will receive an email alert and the weather stone will appear at the top of the league homepage. We'll also send messages to everyone that has signed up to receive them via Text, “WhatsApp” or “Facebook Messenger” alerts. To get those alerts, just Click HERE.
Note: If you choose to receive WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger alerts, you’ll need the correct app on your mobile phone. Instructions are on the sign-up page.
Domeball is played at the Holy Angels Academy StarDome. Maps and directions are available on our website: http://www.mnseniorsoftball.com/field-locations.html
Set-up & BP will begin at 8 a.m. - Please plan to arrive as close to 8 as possible to help setup and get checked in.
- Everyone at the park needs to have signed a liability waiver (including spectators- adults will sign waivers for any children attending)
- Everybody entering the park must have their temperature checked. Nobody with a temp over 100 degrees F will be admitted.
- Especially the first few days, while we see how this all works out, we're discouraging spectators at the park! Thanks for keeping the complications underwhelming.
Batting Practice starts at 8 a.m.
Game One will start at 8:30 a.m.
We will have Liability Waivers and Registration forms at the park.
Other Game-Day Notes:
Please bring the following to the ballpark every day.
The Weather Stone - TEXT ALERTS HAVE RETURNED!
To get weather alerts to you quickly and conveniently, the weather stone will be back in use on the league website and the West Metro Facebook page. We have never called games during the Domeball season, but as a precaution, whenever the fields may be unplayable or the weather unbearable, we’ll try to have alerts posted and sent via email, Text Message, Facebook and the WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger alert systems by 7:45 a.m. If it’s an “Iffy” day, everyone in the league will receive an email alert and the weather stone will appear at the top of the league homepage. We'll also send messages to everyone that has signed up to receive them via Text, “WhatsApp” or “Facebook Messenger” alerts. To get those alerts, just Click HERE.
Note: If you choose to receive WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger alerts, you’ll need the correct app on your mobile phone. Instructions are on the sign-up page.
Domeball is played at the Holy Angels Academy StarDome. Maps and directions are available on our website: http://www.mnseniorsoftball.com/field-locations.html
Set-up & BP will begin at 8 a.m. - Please plan to arrive as close to 8 as possible to help setup and get checked in.
- Everyone at the park needs to have signed a liability waiver (including spectators- adults will sign waivers for any children attending)
- Everybody entering the park must have their temperature checked. Nobody with a temp over 100 degrees F will be admitted.
- Especially the first few days, while we see how this all works out, we're discouraging spectators at the park! Thanks for keeping the complications underwhelming.
Batting Practice starts at 8 a.m.
Game One will start at 8:30 a.m.
We will have Liability Waivers and Registration forms at the park.
Other Game-Day Notes:
Please bring the following to the ballpark every day.
- A facemask or face gaiter
- You own supply of water. The water fountain will not be in operation!
- Hand Sanitizer
- A folding chair – LABELED with your name.
- Bring your own hat to the park until the new ones are delivered.
- Once again, here’s the entry procedure for arrival at the park.
- Please enter the dome via the Pavilion.
- We will check everyone’s temperature with a no-touch thermometer
- Nobody with a temp above 100 degrees will be admitted
- If you haven’t signed a Liability Waiver, be sure to ask for one at the Pavilion
- If you’re a new player, be sure to say hi to Doc Hartshorn, John Hovde or Bruce Torgerson. They’ll get you introduced around and go over our rules.
- If you, or anyone in your family or other regular contacts have any flu-like symptoms or a COVID-19 diagnosis in the past two weeks, please be considerate of everyone and don’t come to the ballpark.
- If you get ill between game days, please let any of the board members know as soon as possible.
Special Offer from the UM Department of Physical Therapy!
Thanks to John Remington of the Roseville Senior league for the initial information and to John Hovde for checking the process out, we're happy to forward this to everyone in our league. This is a limited time offer, so act fast if you're interested!
The University of Minnesota, Division of Physical Therapy students and faculty are offering free online, video based physical therapy visits, commonly referred to as "telePT".
Online visits will be conducted through secure, online video conferencing software. Each visit will be conducted by a student physical therapist and supervised by a licensed physical therapist who is a University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy faculty member.
Individuals will be given a video based examination, and provided with recommendations to address their reasons for seeking physical therapy services.
Interested individuals should click on this link to review a consent form to receive online physical therapy services.
The University of Minnesota, Division of Physical Therapy students and faculty are offering free online, video based physical therapy visits, commonly referred to as "telePT".
Online visits will be conducted through secure, online video conferencing software. Each visit will be conducted by a student physical therapist and supervised by a licensed physical therapist who is a University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy faculty member.
Individuals will be given a video based examination, and provided with recommendations to address their reasons for seeking physical therapy services.
Interested individuals should click on this link to review a consent form to receive online physical therapy services.
A Gift from Mike
Mike Marrinan attended a softball training session and wants to share what he learned! Here's a note, followed by a YouTube link that could help us all become better hitters! Thanks, Mike!
"I was invited to a Senior Softball Hitting Clinic hosted by Alan Tanner in Florida.
Alan is an elite Major plus softball player and a great ambassador of our game.
He posted this Video back in December of 2018. It's about an hour long.
I learned a lot and it is a lot to absorb. My hope is that anyone that watches this video can pick up something that makes them a better player."
- Mike Marrinan
Click here or on the Photo to see the video!
"I was invited to a Senior Softball Hitting Clinic hosted by Alan Tanner in Florida.
Alan is an elite Major plus softball player and a great ambassador of our game.
He posted this Video back in December of 2018. It's about an hour long.
I learned a lot and it is a lot to absorb. My hope is that anyone that watches this video can pick up something that makes them a better player."
- Mike Marrinan
Click here or on the Photo to see the video!
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Important Links
Northwoods Division Summer Rules are Here...
National Division Summer Rules are Here...
Manager's Resources & Notes are Here
Did You Just Find Us? Or Forget to Sign-up? You Can Register and Join the League Anytime
General Summer Registration Information is available here
Want to know how we Operate? Go here!
The Registration Form is right here!
Our Liability Waiver is here. (required before participating...also available at the park.)
Northwoods Division Summer Rules are Here...
National Division Summer Rules are Here...
Manager's Resources & Notes are Here
Did You Just Find Us? Or Forget to Sign-up? You Can Register and Join the League Anytime
General Summer Registration Information is available here
Want to know how we Operate? Go here!
The Registration Form is right here!
Our Liability Waiver is here. (required before participating...also available at the park.)
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Double your pleasure with two slow motion videos! |
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Recorded at the Stardome on Jan. 17, 2019. Shot and edited by Gary Bingner of Quasimodo Advertising and Hold Tight Video.
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Shot Dec. 20, 2018 at the Stardome.
High-speed softball action, slowed down for your viewing pleasure. |
A music video for all you winners out there. |
Talkin' Senior Softball, Dec. 2017. |
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Get the New Year off to a winning start with this music video shot at the Holy Angels Dome in Richfield. (Music: Game Winner by Vulfpeck)
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At our end-of-year VFW lunch, we chatted with a few enthusiastic players about what they love about West Metro Senior Softball.
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The Weather Stone
Click The Stone for Current Weather & Forecasts
We're in Domeball Season!
It takes a LOT to slow us down during Domeball season. In fact, nobody remembers a time we've called it off because of weather. But if this section suddenly pops to the top of the page,
IT'S TIME FOR A WEATHER ALERT!!
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